AddressTrainee will participate in the Pharmacy Technician Training Program which prepares them to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam (PTCB) and become registered and licensed pharmacy technician in New York State.
- The training program is a 14-week Entry Level program that includes 120 hours of asynchronous online didactic learning,50 hours in simulation lab (online/live) and 230 hours of experiential/on-site learning at various settings within Mount Sinai Health System.
- Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, and/or Registered Technician in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, trainee is responsible for performing many supportive functions in the department to deliver high quality patient-centered care. All duties are supervised.
The didactic learning is to be completed independently but must be completed before progressing to the simulation lab, which begins after week 3 of the program.
The position is temporary in status to allow temporary employee to obtain required education to sit for a Pharmacy Technician Certification exam and pursue licensure with New York State. It is not eligible for benefits
Responsibilities
Participate in all didactic/classroom, simulation lab, and experiential training as outlined by the program curriculum Perform the following tasks under supervision of registered pharmacist and/or registered pharmacy technician and direction of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program Manager.
- Compound, prepare and process medications/medication orders for final verification by the pharmacist
- Refill automated dispensing devices, dispensing technology in the medical center
- Order, receive, store medications and supplies
- Utilize computer information systems to support pharmacy processes
- Complete required cleaning, monitoring, logs, pharmacy/nursing unit inspections, recalls and outdates to established standards
- Return reusable medications to stock
- Assist in exchange of crash cart trays and auxiliary stock
- Conduct all required deliveries and other patient care area rounds
- Repackage medications as per departmental policy
- Complete all required documentation and maintain records
- Maintain work environment in a clean, neat and orderly fashion
- Obtain medication information/history from patients and/or their caregiver for input into the electronic medical record.
- Assist in quality control projects as assigned within the department
- Intake of new prescriptions and refills orders
- Process sales transaction
- Accurately places items on shelves.
- Appropriately rotates inventory to allow for early dated items to be removed first.
- Maintains a file of all receipts and prescriptions by date or as instructed by a registered pharmacist.
- Submits packing slips, bills of lading, etc., to the supervisor in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age
Other Required Skills
- Effective communication (both oral and written), basic math, organizational, detail oriented, and record keeping skills. Basic computer skills.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $16.00 - $50.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 600 - HSO Pharmacy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital
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The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:
- Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
- Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
- Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.
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Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16 - $50 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
